November 13, 1909 - Returned to
Colt for modification and shipped to Troop H, 2nd Cavalry.

Left side of Model 1907 sn 72. Note the grip safety and
lanyard loop. A single officer presided over the inspection of the
Model 1907 Contract pistols. All of the pistols bear the
initials "K.M." for Major Kenneth Morton. These initials
are hand stamped into the upper leg of the trigger guard on
the left side. Major Morton assumed the post in April 1907
and acted as the inspecting and accepting officer throughout
the fiscal year 1907 - 1908.